Jacky Barker

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Jacky Barker is the founder of In the Cove and now contributes as a journalist to the independent local news source she created. A former lawyer and long-time Lane Cove community advocate, Jacky established In the Cove to help residents stay informed, connected and engaged with local news, events and issues that matter. Her contribution to the community has been recognised through several local awards, including Lane Cove Woman of the Year in 2017 and 2023.

Women of Strength and Honour: Being, Belonging and Becoming – Gallery Lane Cove

As part of International Women's Day, Gallery Lane Cove's latest exhibition is Women of Strength and Honour: Being, Belonging and Becoming. This exhibition presents work by Indigenous women artists from Australia, Latin America, India and...

Lane Cove Council Meeting February Meeting 2026

The Lane Cove Council first 2026 Meeting will be held on Thursday, 18th February 2026. The agenda is lengthy, but many items relate to internal council procedures. Residents can write to councillors about any agenda item or...

Jean Mitchell Baths Dunois Street Longueville – Lane Cove Council Officer’s Recommend No...

Lane Cove Councillors have discussed the fate of the Jean Mitchell Baths on Woodford Bay six times between November 2022 and June 2024. The Baths are also referred to as the Lucretia Baths. The Lane Cove Council...

Mentor Celia May Celebrated at the Greenwich Sailing Club

On Sunday, 1 February 2026, the Greenwich Sailing Club gathered to honour Celia May as she celebrated 40 years of sailing in the Mirror Dinghy Class. Every summer, you will see Celia out on the...

Former Lane Cove Resident Serena Geddes Launches Ella Forever with Inspiration from Lane Cove...

Former Lane Cove resident Serena Geddes is an internationally published children’s book author and illustrator, best known for the popular series Howzat Pat, Lulu Bell, and Mia Megastar, as well as picture books such...

Get Involved in Clean Up Australia Day 2026

Clean Up Australia Day is on Sunday, 1 March this year. Clean Up Australia Day organisers are calling on individuals, families, schools, and community groups across the country to register now and get in on...

Need Help to Get that Job? Find Out About Lane Cove Council’s Get...

For the past couple of years, Lane Cove Council has been hosting Get That Job workshops for residents who have been made redundant or are struggling to find employment. It's a free programme that has provided Lane...

Lane Cove’s Seven Spices Awarded an AGFG Chef Hat for Second Year In a...

Lane Cove restaurant Seven Spices has cemented its place among Australia’s best, taking home an Australian Good Food Guide (AGFG) Chef Hat for the second year in a row. Seven Spices is in the “Bakers...

Lane Cove Market Square Toilet Closures Impacting Tenants and Their Employees

The long-awaited upgrade of the Lane Cove Market Square toilets is finally underway. The centre managers, Knight Frank, closed all the toilets simultaneously and directed customers and employees to use the toilets at The Canopy. New...

Lane Cove Valentine’s Day 2026 Gift and Dining Ideas

Do you have a partner who celebrates Valentine's Day? Read this article if you want to score big brownie points from your partner. Do not read this article if your partner thinks Valentine’s Day is made...